Kitchen Knives

The right Knife makes any task easier!

There’s nothing more vital than selecting the best knife for the job. Your first step is to identify the task you are trying to accomplish, and then choose the right blade. Some blades are suitable for a broad range of jobs while others are designed for more specific tasks.

Depending on your hand size, a smaller blade or large one might be more to your liking. You don’t want to be intimidated by the blade size. Feel the knife in your hand- the weight and balance should feel easy to wield in your hand. It used to be that all handles were the same, but now manufacturers are changing it up. The handle can determine your decision; find the one that feels the most comfortable to YOU.

There are two ways of manufacturing a knife: stamped or forged. A forged blade is a higher quality knife and normally has a raised bolster, which provides balance to a knife and also holds its edge longer. A stamped knife will generally be lighter, and does not have a raised bolster.

We’re now seeing some custom, handmade knives being made in the United States, but knives are primarily made in two regions: Europe and Japan. Each has a very different approach to making their blades. Japanese knives are a harder metal (more brittle, with a 60-61 rockwell) with a thinner blade for a more precise cut. They hold their edge longer but can be harder to sharpen; however, when it comes to vegetables you can produce a more perfect slice. German knives are a slightly softer metal (58-59 rockwell), have a thicker spine and are heavier, which provides additional blade strength when breaking down proteins (meats) with bones. Most high-quality blades today have 15% edge on each side while some of the less expensive knives carry a 20% bevel.

Faraday’s carries a "good, better, best" assortment of kitchen knives all at the best prices, with lots of options on sale.

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Purchasing a Knife Set can save you 20-40% OFF the price of the individual knives.

When shopping for a knife set, look at the knives that come with it, and be sure that the majority of them are blades that you will actually use. In general, a Chef’s Knife, Bread Knife, Utility Knife and Paring Knife are a good point to begin for a starter set- then add more knives in that suit your individual needs. In addition to knives, most sets generally come with a block for knife storage, as well as shears and/or a honing steel.

Faraday’s carries a "good, better, best" assortment of Knife Block Sets all at the best prices, with lots of options on sale.

The Chef's Knife is also known as a Cook's Knife.

This can be the most important piece of Cutlery in your collection. You'll reach for this one for chopping, mincing and slicing. Be sure to choose one that fits your hand, because you'll be using it more than any other knife.

Faraday's assortment of Chef knives are mostly precision forged in Germany or handmade in Japan. We carry a "good, better, best" assortment of Chef knives all at the best prices, with lots of options on sale.

The Santoku is an Asian version of a Chef’s Knife.

The Hollow Edge (the indentations you see on the sides of the blade) reduces drag and makes chopping, dicing and mincing effortless. The extremely sharp edge allows for clean slicing, as well.

Faraday's assortment of Santoku knives are mostly precision forged in Germany or handmade in Japan. We carry a "good, better, best" assortment of Santoku knives all at the best prices, with lots of options on sale.

The Utility Kitchen Knife, a mid-sized blade.

It's very versatile for larger paring tasks, coring, peeling, trimming, butchering animals, cleaning fish, slicing and other tasks. The blade is somewhere from 4 to 7 inches long. A Serrated Utility is excellent for slicing tomatoes, breads, product with hard outsides with soft middles and other delicate foods.

Faraday's assortment of Utility knives are mostly precision forged in Germany or handmade in Japan. There are a few options that are made from ceramic. We carry a "good, better, best" assortment of Utility blades all at the best prices, with lots of options on sale.

A Paring Knife is ideally shaped for close control of the blade.

Use for paring, trimming, coring, peeling and dicing fruits and vegetables. A Peeling Knife has a curved shape, suited for peeling, cleaning or shaping any fruit or vegetable that has a rounded surface.

Faraday's assortment of paring knives are mostly precision forged in Germany or handmade in Japan. We carry a "good, better, best" assortment of paring knives all at the best prices, with lots of options on sale.

A Bread Knife features a serrated edge.

It is used for slicing crusty breads, crispy baguettes, soft breads and pastries, as well as fruits and vegetables with skins.

Bread knives are 6" up to 10" in length. An offset serrated knife uses an offset handle to ensure the users knuckles do not touch the cutting surface when the blade has made it all of the way through.

Faraday's hosts an assortment of bread knives that are mostly precision forged in Germany or handmade in Japan. We carry a "good, better, best" assortment of bread knives all at the best prices, with lots of options on sale.

A Ceramic Knife is a great addition to your knife block.

While not good knife for every task, it's perfect for slicing fruits, vegetables and boneless meats.

Kyocera’s comprehensive capabilities in advanced ceramics have enabled them to develop high-quality kitchen cutlery. Kyocera’s proprietary blade technology has become the benchmark and its blades are manufactured in Japan.

We do not recommend using them for cutting or breaking bones, frozen foods or really hard product. The blade is brittle and can chip. They hold their edge twice as long as traditional metal knives. Kyocera provides a lifetime of free sharpening. We sell all Kyocera knives at the lowest prices.

When choosing a steak knife, choose something that will complement your table setting. You also have a choice between straight edge and serrated blades- straight edge will cut more cleanly and be easy to sharpen, while serrated blades will stay sharp longer.

Boning Knives are ideally intended for boning and trimming poultry and other meats, while a Meat Cleaver is a heavy-weight knife with a much thicker edge, intended for chopping through large cuts of meat and bones.

Using a honing steel will greatly extend how long your sharp knives stay sharp. When they do become dull, there are several options available- from pull-through sharpeners, to electric sharpeners, to whetstones- to give your knives a fresh edge.

To extend the life of your knives, store them properly- that means not thrown in a drawer. A wood block is a good option, or if you’re going to travel with them, a Knife Bag will transport them safely and securely. For an individual knife, use a slide-on or clip-on sheath to protect the edge.

When you think of purchasing knives, think of the type of food you like to cook. If your menus frequently include bone-in meats, German knives are the knives for you. They're made of high-carbon stainless steel, but are less brittle than Asian knives. This means if you hit a bone (for example, if you're cutting apart a rack of ribs), the knife is more forgiving and less likely to chip. German knives are easy to hone and sharpen, and if well cared for, will give you decades of service.
The German knives we sell are manufactured in Solingen, Germany, a city long renowned for its history of fine knife-making. Many knife factories there have been around for hundreds of years.

When you think of purchasing knives, think of the type of food you like to cook. If your menus primarily revolve around vegetables and seafood, you'll love our knives that are made in Japan. The techniques for making knives were originally derived from Japanese sword makers.
Asian knives are made of a harder steel than European, which allows them to hold a finer edge and to stay sharp longer if properly maintained. Be careful, however, not to use them on hard items like bone-in meats, because the blade may chip.